The Last Spike

# 🔥 THE LAST SPIKE — TOURNAMENT RULES ### 1. 👥 Team & Player Rules * Each team must have **exactly 5 players**. * **No substitutes are allowed.** * A player can participate in **only one team**. * Players must use their registered Riot ID throughout the tournament. * Account sharing or allowing another person to play on your account is strictly prohibited. * Once the tournament begins, **no roster changes** will be permitted. ### 2. 🎮 Match Rules * Matches will follow the format announced by the tournament organizers. * Teams must be ready **at least 15 minutes before** their scheduled match. * Players must use the latest stable version of VALORANT. * Custom lobby settings will be provided by the tournament admins. * Teams are responsible for checking their match schedule and lobby information. ### 3. ⚔️ Fair Play * **Cheating, hacking, scripting, or using unauthorized software is strictly prohibited.** * Exploiting game-breaking bugs may result in disqualification. * Toxicity, harassment, hate speech, and abusive behavior will not be tolerated. * All players are expected to maintain good sportsmanship. ### 4. 🚫 Forfeits & No-Shows * Teams must have all **5 players present** before their match. * If a team cannot field all 5 registered players, the team may be given a **forfeit loss**. * Teams that fail to appear within the specified grace period may be disqualified. * Repeated delays may result in penalties. ### 5. 📸 Match Evidence * Teams may be required to provide screenshots, match history, or other evidence when requested by admins. * Suspicious activity may be investigated by the tournament organizers. ### 6. ⚖️ Disputes * All disputes must be reported to tournament admins **before the next round begins**. * Players should provide relevant screenshots or other evidence. * Admin decisions regarding disputes are final. ### 7. 📡 Streaming & Content * Matches may be streamed, recorded, or used for tournament promotional content. * By participating, players acknowledge that their gameplay may appear in tournament media. ### 8. 👑 Admin Authority * Tournament admins have the final say regarding **rule violations, disputes, scheduling, and disqualifications**. * Organizers reserve the right to modify rules when necessary to maintain fair competition. --- ## 🔥 THE LAST SPIKE **This is the first of many.** **5 players. 1 squad. 1 goal.** 🎯 **Build your squad.** 🔒 **Lock your agents.** 💣 **Plant the spike.** 🏆 **Make history.** ### ⚡ GLHF — GOOD LUCK & HAVE FUN!